Dehradun: On Monday, a tragic accident unfolded at Tiger Falls in Chakrata, where a tree collapsed along with the waterfall, killing two people and injuring four others, including tourists. The incident occurred on Monday afternoon, shocking visitors at the popular tourist destination.
The accident took place around 2:30 PM, when a massive tree suddenly fell from the hill, crashing onto people bathing under the waterfall. Among the deceased were Geetaram Joshi (48), a local resident of Sujou village in Chakrata, and Alka Anand (55) from Shahdara, Delhi. Both were trapped under the fallen tree, while three other tourists suffered minor injuries due to falling branches.
Locals and visitors immediately rushed to help, pulling the trapped individuals from beneath the tree and sending them to CHC Chakrata via ambulance. Unfortunately, doctors declared both victims dead on arrival.
चकराता के पर्यटक स्थल टाइगर फॉल में पत्थर गिरने से दो लोगो की दर्दनाक मौत हो गई। टाइगर फॉल के पास एक पेड़ गिरने के कारण झरने में पत्थर गिरने लगे और नीचे नहा रहे दिल्ली निवासी दो पर्यटकों की मौत हो गई। #tigerfall #chakrata pic.twitter.com/NKUWkmlOPL
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Police confirm tragic loss
According to Chakrata Police Station in-charge Chandrashekhar Nautiyal, the bodies were handed over to the families after post-mortem examinations. He stated that Geetaram Joshi was employed at a company in Selaqui and was visiting the area with his wife and daughter, while Alka Anand had come with her daughter and fiancé for a trip. Apart from the deceased, three tourists nearby sustained minor scratches due to falling branches from the tree.
Six dead in two separate accidents in Uttarakhand
Monday proved to be a tragic day in Uttarakhand, as two separate accidents claimed six lives in total. The first incident occurred at Tiger Falls in Chakrata, where a falling tree killed two bathers and injured four others. The second accident happened in Tehri district, where a car carrying four elderly passengers plunged into a ditch, killing all occupants. The victims, aged between 60 and 70, were returning to Chandigarh after attending a religious event.
Authorities and public reaction
Tourists at Tiger Falls were left shaken by the sudden disaster, emphasizing the unpredictability of natural hazards in hilly terrains. Authorities are investigating the cause of the tree collapse, considering factors such as heavy rain, soil erosion, or structural weakness in the hillside. Local officials warn tourists to remain cautious in natural spots, ensuring safety near waterfalls and forested areas to prevent similar tragedies. Authorities urge tourists and locals to stay alert, and visitors are advised to avoid standing too close to waterfall edges or unstable slopes, ensuring a safe and enjoyable travel experience.
